Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is chestnut and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a Priest first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Nim enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Nim was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Priest responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2200 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. He wears his beige fur up. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Adventurer. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Uraim hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 16000 sp.